Spiritual Disciplines Devotional: A Year of Readings

by Valerie E. Hess

Have you been longing to learn more about spiritual disciplines but haven't known where to start? Through brief daily readings and simple ideas on spiritual practices, this book introduces the core disciplines of the Christian faith. Rather than being another burden to an already full schedule, these devotions provide an opportunity to develop holy habits that will lead you into the joyful, rich life God has created us for. Each month focuses on one of the twelve core disciplines of the Christian life. This will allow you to soak in the rich principles behind each practice in a brief daily format. Within each discipline, there are readings for five days a week (built-in grace!). Each session contains a Bible verse and a short teaching on the discipline. With the introduction to each discipline, there is an array of practical application ideas that you can incorporate into your week. By devoting just ten minutes a day to reading and practice, you can set yourself on a journey of lifetime riches. Make this the year you discover the disciplines. Also includes ideas for weekly family activities.

301 pages, Paperback

First published June 30, 2007

Reviews

[Mar · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book, although it did take a while to finish the entire devotional. Each month focuses on a spiritual discipline. The opening of the chapter briefly explains it, and provides some suggestions for practicing the discipline in the week and month ahead. There are also suggestions for how to apply the behaviors with small(er) children which can be helpful for families.

Each week has 5 readings which keeps it manageable if you miss a day or two at any given time. Some of the daily devotions were more insightful/on topic than others, but I think that happens with any devotional book, given there are a variety of readers who respond differently to it.

I would recommend it. More user friendly and easier to understand than Richard Foster's book, but I did read them together. Both are helpful.

[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This daily devotional is a bit different from many of the others I've used. It focuses on a different spiritual practice each month. I enjoyed it and found the readings and commentary spiritually uplifting.